Sanjay Leela Bhansali has several gems in his filmography, and one among them is the 2002 release, Devdas. The film, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai, and Madhuri Dixit in lead roles, is enriched with an amazing story, enthralling sets, a massive canvas, fabulous performances by the cast, and an evergreen chartbuster music album. It has indeed attained cult status. Being one of the best works by SLB, the timeless tale of love has completed 22 years, and to mark the occasion, SLB is indeed grateful for all the love the film has received over such a long time.
While expressing his gratitude for all the love that Devdas has garnered over the years, Sanjay Leela Bhansali said, “Devdas is a film that is very close to my heart. Over the last 22 years, it has been celebrated and received love from people at the National Awards, Filmfare, IIFA, Cannes Film Festival, BAFTA, and most importantly, from audiences. I hope this love continues to grow worldwide.
Made under the direction of Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Devdas was released on 12th July 2002. Remarkably, it was one of the most expensive Indian films ever made at the time. The film was a major commercial success and emerged as the highest-grossing Indian film of the year.